Disney won nine Emmy Awards, reinforcing its content-driven strategy to boost streaming subscriptions and profitability. Hits like Shogun and The Bear support Disney's plan to raise prices for Disney+ and Hulu while bundling services to minimize churn. Despite signs of…
A federal judge has set an October 6, 2025, trial date for Fubo's antitrust lawsuit against Disney, Fox Corp., and Warner Bros. Discovery, following allegations that the companies formed an anti-competitive joint venture, Venu Sports. Fubo claims these media giants…
Jack explores how multiview streaming is transforming the way fans watch live sports, allowing them to view multiple games or angles on a single screen. Originally popularized in France, the technology has gained traction in the U.S. with platforms like…
Sonos is partnering with The Trade Desk to launch a smart TV streaming device. The Trade Desk provides its TV OS and app partnerships, while Sonos focuses on hardware and UI. This collaboration allows Sonos to avoid strict licensing from…
The Roku and National Research Group (NRG) survey reveals that streaming and theater viewing can coexist, with 61% of streaming viewers preferring to watch new releases in theaters if released simultaneously on streaming. Top reasons for choosing theaters include the…
In his latest column, Jack Wagner explores the transformative impact of self-service ad buying on the global digital advertising landscape. These platforms have democratized ad access, allowing businesses of all sizes to control and optimize campaigns directly, without intermediaries. While…
Nielsen reports that Hispanic audiences are driving substantial growth in U.S. sports viewership. In 2023, Hispanic viewers accounted for 53% of the Copa América audience, down from 73% in 2016, indicating the tournament's broader appeal. Hispanic viewership of the Super…
Fubo's antitrust lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery could reveal sensitive details about carriage negotiations and challenge the traditional pay-TV model. The suit, which accuses the media giants of anti-competitive bundling practices, has already led to an injunction…
Antenna reports that nearly a third of SVOD customers now use specialized services like AMC+ and Crunchyroll, with Amazon Prime Video Channels driving 58% of these sign-ups. Of 30.8 million Prime Video users, 56% have subscribed to a specialty SVOD.…
Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor Group Holdings and TKO Group, predicts that media consolidation will leave only five or six major streaming and content providers, including players like Netflix, Amazon, Disney, and Warner. Emanuel emphasized the importance of sports content…
